The Showground
The Great Yorkshire Showground is situated off Railway Road, on the outskirts of Harrogate. The site is 250 acres (100 ha) in area, and consists mainly of grassland with several permanent structures. These include
- Main grandstand and show-ring
- Country Pursuits arena (featuring Hounds and Birds of Prey)
- Flower Show
- "White Rose" grandstand and show-ring
- Housing for cattle, sheep, pigs and other livestock
- Multi-purpose conference and exhibition halls (known as the "Yorkshire Event Centre")
- Dining and function facilities (known as "Pavilions of Harrogate")
- Office accommodation for the YAS, which has its headquarters at the showground
The showground facilities are used all the year round for various functions and events ranging from the Great Yorkshire Show itself to antiques fairs, trade shows, business conferences and wedding receptions. It is estimated that some 1 million people visit the showground per year.
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